The latest and most up-to-date version of the bestselling guide to college admissions
The newly revised Fifth Edition of Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College, offers high school students and their families practical and supportive guidance in the increasingly complex and unpredictable world of college admissions. Based on decades of experience as well as research into the latest developments in admissions, a team of distinguished higher education experts shows you:
- How to build a balanced college list
- Whether to take the SAT or ACT and submit scores
- When to apply
- How to craft a compelling application
- How colleges decide who to admit
- How financial aid works
- And much more
The authors provide real-world advice for all students, whether they attend a high school that is under-resourced or one that offers abundant opportunities, and whether they dream about attending a highly-selective institution or a state school closer to home. Admission Matters also offers practical strategies for students with special circumstances including athletes, international students, and students with learning differences.
The perfect handbook for anyone trying to navigate the ever-changing and often intimidating college admissions process, Admission Matters is sure to remain the gold standard in guides to higher education with this Fifth Edition.
